leap year

• Ein Jahr mit 366 Tagen statt der üblichen 365, das alle vier Jahre auftritt, um den Kalender mit dem astronomischen Jahr zu synchronisieren. Der zusätzliche Tag wird als 29. Februar eingefügt.

A year that has 366 days instead of the usual 365, occurring every four years to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year. The extra day is added on February 29.

1. Calendar year with extra dayA2formal

   A year that has 366 days instead of 365, occurring every four years to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year.

   Schaltjahr

   • 2024 is a leap year, so February has 29 days.
   • People born on February 29 celebrate their birthday only during leap years.
   • The extra day in a leap year helps correct the calendar.